The French state acted quickly to calm a museum in turmoil, naming Christophe Leribault as the new president after Laurence des Cars stepped down. Leribault, who has guided the Palace of Versailles for years, will now steer one of the world’s most famous cultural sites. The Louvre has struggled sin
The Icelandic government has announced that it will hold a public vote to decide whether the country should begin talks about joining the European Union. The decision, said by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a press conference in Warsaw, will take place sometime within the next few month
When we look at the brain, we see a big system made of many small parts that talk to each other. Scientists want to know what happens when a single part is poked or stimulated. Do the changes stay local, or do they ripple through the whole network? Most experiments have focused on average r
Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s
JPMorgan’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, cautioned investors that the current boom in asset prices and high borrowing could trigger a crisis similar to 2008. He warned that banks taking on risky loans and the excitement around artificial intelligence are signs of a fragile system. Dimon compar
Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were
A new learning hub is opening its doors for kids in Ogle and Lee counties who need a different classroom vibe. The place is called the Chana Education Center, and it’s built to help students who face anxiety, trauma, or learning differences thrive. Instead of a huge lecture hall, Chana offers a t
Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du
Angelini Pharma and Quiver Bioscience have joined forces to look for new medicines that could help children suffering from hard‑to‑treat genetic epilepsies. The deal gives Quiver a chance to use Angelini’s long experience in brain drugs while Angelini gains access to Quiver’s cutting‑edge AI tools a
The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as
